Transportation Matters - June 21, 2016

Get out your cell phones and cameras! The MPO is conducting a contest for photos in the following categories: non-motorized transportation (bicycle/pedestrian), transit, automobiles, air, and waterways. Photo entries may be featured in future MPO transportation documents, on the MPO website, social media and more. Contest deadline is August 31, 2016. For contest rules and photo submittal information:www.PalmBeachMPO.org/PhotoContest

The MPO is currently seeking applications for the position of Secretary. Click for details.

MPO Executive Director Nick Uhren will be among webinar presenters representing the Southeast Florida Transportation Council (SEFTC) on June 21. Sponsored by the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), the topic will be "Regional Models of Cooperation: Joint Planning Products." This webinar will explore examples of successful, effective regional cooperation in the transportation planning process and what it takes for collaboration between agencies. SEFTC was created to foster collaboration between the three MPOs from Palm Beach, Broward and Miami-Dade counties.

Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety PlanWednesday, June 22, 1:30 PM

Location:MPO Conf. Room 4E-12, 2300 N. Jog Rd., West Palm Beach, FL 33411Description: Everyone is welcome to participate in this meeting to review a "State of the System" for Palm Beach County and a further analysis of crash data from 2010-2014.

Public Notice: The meeting is open to the public and multiple members of the MPO Governing Board and its advisory committee representatives are likely to attend.

Location: Broward MPO, 100 W. Cypress Creek Rd., #850, Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33309Description: SEFTC was formed in 2005 to serve as a formal forum for policy coordination and communication to carry out regional initiatives agreed upon by the MPOs from Palm Beach, Broward, and Miami-Dade Counties. For more info: www.SEFTC.org____________________________________________

Location: MPO Conf. Room 4E-12, 2300 N. Jog Rd., West Palm Beach, FL 33411Description: This will be the second meeting of this MPO ad hoc committee to review alternatives to the current road impact fee system used in Palm Beach County in order to mitigate multimodal impacts of new development. Representatives from Palm Beach County and eight municipalities attended the first meeting which was held on June 13. Public Notice: The meeting is open to the public and multiple members of the MPO Governing Board and its advisory committee representatives are likely to attend.

An informal open house has been scheduled for the public to discuss the upcoming construction project on the I-95 southbound entrance ramp from westbound Indiantown Rd. in Jupiter. The project will include removing old asphlalt and resurfacing the ramp,; minor widening; applying a high-friction epoxy overlay on the concrete bridge decks, installing wet pavement sensors and triggered flashing warning beacons; and installing new signs and pavement markings. Construction is scheduled to begin June 24, with completion in late summer 2016. Click for notice of Open House.

An informal open house has been scheduled for the public by the Florida Dept. of Transportation (FDOT) to discuss upcoming improvements to the US-1 corridor through the Village of Tequesta. The improvements will transform the area from a commercial corridor built for cars to a more complete streets design to make the area safer and more attractive for pedestrians and bicyclists, better serving the current needs of residents and creating a more vibrant downtown. The project will narrow the section of US-1 from six to four lanes and will add buffered bike lanes in each direction, wider sidewalks, stamped pavement crosswalks, and a new traffic signal and pedestrian scale lighting at the intersection of US-1 and Tequesta Dr. These improvements are scheduled to be under construction from Fall 2017 until Fall 2018. Click for notice of Open House.

Tuesday, July 19
Open House 6:00 - 7:30 PMLocation: Village of Tequesta, Village Hall Council Chambers, 345 Tequesta Dr., FL 33458

Amended the MPO's Priority Projects list for Fiscal years 2017-2021 to include local projects in competition for funding through the SUN Trail program in order for them to be eligible for consideration.

Heard a presentation on the Palm Beach School District Walk and Bike Safety program, including how the MPO can support these efforts and provide funding for safe routes to school infrastructure improvements. Click to view the presentation.

Flagler Drive is closed in both directions around-the-clock until late summer 2016 from 4th St. to the Flagler Memorial Bridge.

Flagler Memorial Bridge Marine Restrictions: Full-channel and half-channel closures of the navigable Intracoastal Waterway (ICWW) through the Flagler Memorial Bridge are underway and will continue through July 2016. The schedule of channel restrictions can be found on the Flagler Bridge website, www.FlaglerBridge.com and is published in the US Coast Guard's Local Notice to Mariners at www.navcen.uscg.gov.

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Quiet Zones Status

Multiple roadway closures are anticipated in upcoming weeks due to rail construction, with most lasting four or five days.

All local governments within Phase 1 of the All Aboard Florida project have filed Notices of Intent to establish Quiet Zones along the FEC rail corridor. This will allow for a continuous Quiet Zone from Broward County through West Palm Beach when Brightline passenger rail service begins, currently scheduled for 2017. All Aboard Florida continues to install MPO-funded Supplemental Safety Measures to meet requirements for the establishment of the Quiet Zone. Quiet Zones are stretches of rail corridor where the routine blowing of train horns is not required for passenger or freight trains due to the installation of supplemental safety features at roadway crossings along the route. The Palm Beach MPO is committed to providing any necessary support to enable a continuation of the Quiet Zone through northern Palm Beach County when All Aboard Florida proceeds with Phase II construction to Orlando.

For more information including an interactive map of all Palm Beach County grade crossings along the FEC corridor, click here.

Take the Train to the Plane

Tri-Rail now offers a direct shuttle service to the terminal at Palm Beach International Airport from the West Palm Beach station. Click here.

Florida Dept. Of Transportation (FDOT) Resources

Public Notices for FDOT District 4 - click hereFDOT District 4 includes the following counties: Palm Beach, Broward, Martin, St. Lucie and Indian River.

Public participation is solicited without regard to race, color, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability or family status. Hearing impaired individuals are requested to telephone the Florida Relay System at #711. For complaints, questions, or concerns about civil rights or nondiscrimination; to request special accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA); or to request translation services at least five business days prior to a meeting (free of charge), please contact: Malissa S. Booth, Public Information & Title VI Officer
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